Museum Store Sunday returns Nov. 26

Shoppers can enjoy a sustainable holiday shopping experience at more than 2,100 museum stores worldwide on Museum Store Sunday, taking place Nov. 26. Participating stores across all 50 states, 25 countries and five continents will... more »

Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Gourmet drink kits gain momentum

From teas to cocktails, gourmet drink companies are taking the gift industry by storm. U.S. sales of specialty food and beverages reached nearly $194 billion in 2022 — up 9.3% from 2021 — and are... more »

IHGF Delhi Fair slated for February 2024

The 57th consecutive edition of the IHGF Delhi Fair will take place Feb. 6-10 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Delhi NCR. Organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts in India, more than... more »

2023 import cargo winds down

With most imported holiday season merchandise already here, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to slow during the remainder of 2023, according to the Global Port Tracker report by the... more »

Sky of Blue Press & Papery opens flagship studio, retail location

Sky of Blue Press & Papery, formerly known as Sky of Blue Cards, a San Francisco Bay Area-based letterpress greeting card and stationery company, opened its flagship retail and workshop space, which also serves as... more »

Gift for Life adds to board of directors

Industry charitable organization Gift for Life added two newcomers — Kim Mancuso-Telford, general manager for NY NOW, and Kate Duff of Claxton Consulting — to its 24-member board of directors. ... more »

Atlanta Market updates home offerings for winter 2024

The debut of seven new-to-market brands and the expansion of six existing resources aim to enhance the 300-plus permanent home décor showrooms at Winter 2024 Atlanta Market, Jan. 16-22 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Home décor at... more »

Let’s play: The latest trends in toys, games and puzzles

Playtime is an important form of self care for kids, as well as a source of learning and development. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends... more »

Michael Barr acquires About Face Designs

Giftware company About Face Designs entered into an agreement to sell its intellectual property and other assets to Michael Barr — owner of Barrco Consumer Products, parent company of Funatic — in a transaction that... more »

P. Graham Dunn makes sales, showroom changes

P. Graham Dunn is transitioning to a sales team of direct representatives, effective Dec. 2. The domestic manufacturer of home décor and gifts says this is a natural next step in its commitment to provide... more »